OSCE Geographic Information System (OGIS)

The OSCE Geographic Information System (OGIS) Pilot Project is a landmark initiative launched in 2024 to transform how the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe collects, manages, and utilizes geospatial data. Implemented jointly by the Conflict Prevention Centre/Operations Service and the Department of Management and Finance / Information and Communication Technology Services, the project supports eight pilot users across Secretariat departments and field operations.

OGIS empowers OSCE executive structures with tailor-made GIS applications to enhance situational awareness, planning, operational efficiency, and data-driven reporting. By integrating spatial data into programmatic workflows—from human security to environmental monitoring—the platform strengthens the OSCE’s capacity to respond to evolving regional challenges. The project serves as a scalable model for potential organization-wide GIS integration.